Sanford Winery - Estate Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2020 (750ml)

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Producer	Sanford Winery
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Santa Rita Hills
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2020
Sku	31799
Size	750ml

   

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Sanford Winery is a historic producer in California's Sta. Rita Hills AVA, a cool-climate region known for its Pinot Noir. Founded in 1971 by Michael Benedict and Richard Sanford, Sanford Winery became a pioneer in the region and continues to innovate under the guidance of the Terlato family. The winery places a strong emphasis on sustainability, utilizing cover crops, natural water sources, and minimal intervention viticulture practices. 

The entry level 2020 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills comes from a mix of the Rinconada and Sanford & Benedict vineyards and spent 11 months in 27% new French oak. This ruby-hued effort gives up a gorgeous perfume of ripe raspberry and strawberry fruits as well as white flowers, spice, and a touch of chalky, mineral-like nuances. Medium-bodied, seamless, and balanced on the palate, it's just a flat-out beautiful expression of Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir. Drink bottles over the coming 7-8 years.

Pale ruby, the 2020 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills is scented of tar, cranberries, bergamot and garrigue with earthy touches. The medium-bodied palate is dusty in texture and very refreshing, featuring crunchy red fruits streaked with spices. This is easy to drink!  Erin Brooks